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• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  

  Compression socks

  Posted by: DVTEDseattle

  Posted: 09/21/2017

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  After doing some research and reading posts here, I decided to experiment with C. Socks for my DVT. I talked to the Allopathic docs and they said that in one recent study they proved to be ineffective and therefore would not be recommended. When I reviewed the study and about six others it is clear that the studies are not double blind and inconclusive. So I purchased some and it has made a significant difference in the swelling, pain and even energy. I think that it is dependent on each...

• Pulmonary Embolism
  

  Long term effects of DVT.

  Posted by: DVTEDseattle

  Posted: 09/10/2017

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  Hi All,Check out the DVT site too. Good info on there as well. Here is a blog that explains the causes and long term effects and things to do to prevent or lessen the chances of Post Thrombotic Syndrome.  Also helpful for PE

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  

  Great Blog for info on long term effects of DVT

  Posted by: DVTEDseattle

  Posted: 09/10/2017

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  Hi All,Check out the PE site too. Good info on there as well. Here is a blog that explains the causes and long term effects and things to do to prevent or lessen the chances of Post Thrombotic Syndrome.  http://patientblog.clotconnect.org/2011/07/21/dvt-long-term-damage-post-thrombotic-syndrome/ 

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  Joined New Group

  Posted by: DVTEDseattle

  Posted: 09/10/2017

  DVTEDseattle joined the group Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).

• Pulmonary Embolism
  

  Discussion Comment

  Posted by: DVTEDseattle

  Posted: 09/02/2017

  DVTEDseattle commented on the discussion After seven years all of the issues are the same..

• Pulmonary Embolism
  

  Discussion Comment

  Posted by: DVTEDseattle

  Posted: 08/31/2017

  DVTEDseattle commented on the discussion After seven years all of the issues are the same..

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  

  Discussion Comment

  Posted by: DVTEDseattle

  Posted: 08/31/2017

  DVTEDseattle commented on the discussion Tips for long-haul travel after a DVT.

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  

  Discussion Comment

  Posted by: DVTEDseattle

  Posted: 08/31/2017

  DVTEDseattle commented on the discussion First Time Blood Clot, Terrible Doctor, Scared....

• Pulmonary Embolism
  

  After seven years all of the issues are the same.

  Posted by: DVTEDseattle

  Last Reply: rmb 09/02/2017

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  My diagnosis only came after I insisted that the doctors test for DVT. "Oh no, it's just a muscle strain." "Oh it will pass." One day I called the stand in doc, for my regular physician, describing severe pain in my chest and shortness of breath whenever I walked more than five feet and told here that I was waking up with deep pain in my legs and chest. "Wait until next week for your regular doctor's appointment". When I finally saw my regular doctor, it took her the entire time (30 minutes)...

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  Joined New Group

  Posted by: DVTEDseattle

  Posted: 08/11/2017

  DVTEDseattle joined the group Pulmonary Embolism.

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  New Friend

  Posted by: DVTEDseattle

  Posted: 08/11/2017

  DVTEDseattle became friends with TeamDS.